Get Your Game On: Before the Storm, Destiny 2, Switch Indie Games

Happy Wednesday! What have you been playing recently? I started Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and am enjoying the banter between Chloe and Nadine and the familiar wall-climbing, rope-throwing gameplay. Let us know in the comments or on Twitter what games you’re playing, as well as upcoming games you’re looking forward to! Here are some of the games news and tidbits that have been on our radar this week.

Before the Storm is much better and much queerer than expected

Life is Strange: Before the Storm‘s first episode released on August 31st. I had very low expectations given that the developers are mostly middle-aged dudes. Like many fans of the franchise, I was concerned that Chloe and Rachel’s romantic relationship would be sidestepped, leaving us with yet another example of disappointing queer representation. Melissa Brinks recently interviewed lead writer Zak Garriss and Ashly Burch about the game, and you should definitely check it out. I’m happy to say that the game has exceeded my expectations and those of other queer fans (watch YouTube channel Geek Remix’s playthrough of Before the Storm for similar thoughts).

I’ve played the episode twice since its release. There are many scenes and lines of dialogue that highlight Chloe’s sexuality, including one of her journal entries right at the beginning of the game. Chloe and Rachel’s voice actors are phenomenal at making every beat of dialogue and characterization feel emotionally honest. If you’re playing Before the Storm, let us know your thoughts in the comments or on Twitter! Here’s my commentary-free playthrough of the full episode so you can see what it’s like for yourself:

Have you ever wanted a turn-based role-playing game mashed up with a rhythm dance game? The Metronomicon: Slay The Dance Floor (yes, it’s really called that) is a recent release on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 where players complete rhythm sequences in order to make their characters do various combat abilities.

The publisher of Stardew Valleyis working on a new game teased as “Stardew Valley meets Harry Potter.” It’s set in a magic school, and we’re definitely intrigued! No release date news yet, unfortunately.

Writer at Sidequest and WWAC; past: Newsarama, Comicosity, executive editor of Kollaboration. I’ve watched over 200 hours of Life is Strange playthroughs. Talk to me about LiS, The Last of Us, and the games and fandoms you love! Twitter: @loudlysilent